Golden Canyon Hike Stop 4- Minerals

White mineral crystals grow between rock layers in this section of Golden Canyon.

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Location:

Death Valley National Park- Golden Canyon

Here you will notice that the canyon walls are made of delicate, horizontal rock layers. Pay attention to the white, grainy minerals that form small crystals approximately 1/4 - 1/2 inches thick (0.6- 1.3 cm) between the rock layers.